OBITUARIES

Helen Peaks

Mar 23, 2020

Our beautiful Helen Fuentes Peaks, age 60 of Gulfport, joined her father in Heaven on Monday, March 23, 2020.

She is survived by her husband Robert (Chip) Peaks, her mother Maria Bo-Bo Fuentes, her sister Virginia Overstreet; her brother-in-law, James Overstreet; and her nephews & nieces, Stephen and Alfa Feagins, T.J. Benefield, and Samantha Overstreet.

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Laura Ziegler

Mar 22, 2020

Laura Hennlein Ziegler, age 63, of Gulfport, MS passed away peacefully March 22, 2020, after her long battle with cancer. She fought this battle fiercely for over a year. Laura was born in Denver, Colorado, where she married her husband, Bill Ziegler, at her family church in 1975. She was a retired teacher/library assistant, a job she loved, in...

Terry Little

Mar 20, 2020

Terry Lee Little (1943-2020)

He was born Terry Lee Herbert in Long Beach, California,  on October 14, 1943 to Lyle Junior Herbert and Gladys Anne Brennan.  As it was the middle of World War II, his father was an UDT in the Navy and was stationed at Pearl Harbor on December 7.  He survived the bombing or...

William Thames

Mar 20, 2020

William Dean Thames, age 85 of Gulfport, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Debra Mines; his father, Wilbur Thames; his mother, Dorothy Thames; his sister, Betty Galyean; his brother, Wilbur “Skip” Thames, Jr.; and his sister, Patricia “Patty” Hanson. William is survived by his wife of 64 years, Kathryn Pearl...

Belinda Dodd

Mar 19, 2020

Belinda Dodd, age 62 of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020.

RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers road, Gulfport, is serving the family.

Kenneth Moody

Mar 19, 2020

Age 83 of Vancleave, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020.

RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, is serving the family.

Elizabeth Martin

Mar 18, 2020

Mrs. Elizabeth Irene Martin, age 77, passed away on March 18, 2020 in Long Beach, Mississippi. At this time, no services are planned. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 19130 Commission Rd. Long Beach served the family. www.riemannfamily.com

Frankie "Nanny" McManus

Mar 18, 2020

Frankie “Nanny” Darkus King McManus of Gulfport, Mississippi, left this world on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at the age of 89. She passed away at her granddaughter’s home in Long Beach surrounded by her family. Nanny was born on November 13, 1930 in Crystal Springs, Mississippi to the late Benjamin Franklin King and Clara Belle Martin King. She grew...

Peggy Bass

Mar 18, 2020

Peggy Ann Pollard Bass passed away of natural causes on Wednesday, March 18 at the age of 83. She left this Earth peacefully at home surrounded by 2 of her loving daughters. Peggy was born August 2, 1936 in the seaside village of Edenton, NC on the heels of the Great Depression. She was the 4th of 5 daughters....

Doris Mahalak

Mar 17, 2020

Doris Layne Mahalak, 97, passed away on St. Patrick's Day, a date family and friends believe she deliberately orchestrated, as March 17, 1900 was also her mother’s birthday.  The March Irish season was a favorite of this past president of Hibernia Marching Society of Mississippi.

The Gulfport resident and great-great grandmother is known for her volunteerism, civic...

Ronald Michel

Mar 17, 2020

Ronald J. Michel, age 86 of Gulfport passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at his residence.

He is survived by his loving companion of 27 years, Joan A. Robbins; children, Lori Michel, Ronald Michel (Lupe), and Jeffery Michel (Blanca); grandchildren, Aubrey Michel Kane Milani (Robert) and Garrett Michel.

Due to the current health concerns,...

MaryAnne Podlin

Mar 17, 2020

MaryAnne Podlin, age 85 of Long Beach, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020.

She was a native of Chicago, IL, and after marrying Bernard, she became an Air Force wife for 28 years and was always very supportive and patriotic.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Bernard E. Podlin; her parents,...

Margaret Page-James

Mar 16, 2020

Margaret Ann Page – James, age 57, of Long Beach, MS died on 3-16-2020.

She was preceded in death by father, HL Page, sister, Karen D Wolking, Brother, James Delancy Jr., and grandmother, Florance Brown.

She is survived by her mother, JoAnn Page; her children, Andria Page, Erika Moran, Mitchell Moran II, Chasity Summers; her...

Robert Baxter

Mar 16, 2020

Robert Henry Baxter, age 89, of Logtown, passed away on March 16, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Sr. and Gladys Wichard Baxter; his sister and brother-in-law, Virginia Baxter Larroux (Edwin); his brother, Roy Jr., and and his son-in-law, Carey Dedeaux. He is survived by his loving...

Ronald Blacklidge, Jr.

Mar 16, 2020

Ronald Wayne Blacklidge, Jr., age 48, of Gulfport, MS passed away on March 16, 2020. Ronnie was a loving and proud father, a faithful son, brother and uncle, and an encourager who loved his friends well. He was a proud Mississippi Coast native who brought much joy and laughter to everyone he knew. He was a 1990 graduate of...

Brittany Kirkpatrick

Mar 16, 2020

Brittany Anne Kirkpatrick, age 34, of Long Beach, passed away on March 16, 2020.

She was preceded by her mother, Janet Price; and her grandparents, Eunice Melvin and Mr. and Mrs. L.C. Kirkpatrick.

She is survived by her children, Sierra, Dariyan, and Brelyn; her father, Randy Kirkpatrick; a sister, Veronica (George) Holley; aunts and uncles,...

William Pickett

Mar 16, 2020

William Joe Pickett “Billy Joe”, age 86, of Biloxi, passed away on March 16, 2020, at his home.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Marilyn Blythe Pickett; his parents, Robert and Winnie Brown Pickett and his brothers, Robert and Gary Pickett.

He is survived by his daughters, Vicki Kemp (Randy)...

Raymond Sinopoli

Mar 15, 2020

Raymond Sinopoli, 87 of Gulfport, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 15, 2020 after a hard-fought battle against Parkinson’s Disease. He was surrounded by his loving family.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Hazel Sinopoli; his brothers, Charles, Jr. and Himbert Sinopoli; his beloved wife, Martha Pecoul Sinopoli; his daughter, Debbie Sinopoli, and...

Elizabeth Maguire

Mar 14, 2020

Elizabeth "Betty" Maguire, age 85, of Biloxi passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020.

Mom was an anchor for the family and there to help whenever and wherever! You taught us so much that has led our lives in a great direction, which now is being passed on to another generation. We are a reflection of what...

Timothy Mohon

Mar 14, 2020

Timothy Van Mohon, age 55, of Biloxi, passed away on March 14, 2020 in Gulfport.

Mr. Mohon, sometimes known as “The Mule”, was a multitalented musician.  He played in the two local bands, the Batnicks, and Change to Eden.  He enjoyed playing Blues and Rock for over 40 years.  He played lead guitar, bass guitar, drums, and...